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The Benefits of a 7 Day Bone Broth Diet (+ A Creamy Pea Soup Recipe)

Winter can be a total slog, both for the body and mind. We’re eating heavier foods, we’re getting less exercise because we’re stuck inside–it’s no wonder we start to feel sluggish and look for ways to cleanse and reset our bodies in the springtime.

But cleanses can be problematic too. They don’t give us the nutrients our bodies need and sometimes we end up feeling even worse on them. That’s where a bone broth diet comes in.

A Harvard study published in the medical journal Nature found significant changes in the makeup of the gut bacteria occurring just three days after a dietary change. Did you know that your gut is known as the second brain? And that the enteric cells that make up your gut consist of more than 100 million neurons? That’s more than your spinal cord. You can also find a wealth of neurotransmitters, immune cells, and endorphins.

By healing your gut, you are also healing your immune system and improving your mood. The 7-day bone broth diet is perfect because you can flood your system with as much nourishing food as you want, along with 40 ounces of bone broth a day. There are so many benefits. Here is a short list:

Eating real food until full and still losing weight

Strengthened hair, skin, and nails

Improved joint health

Deeper, sounder sleep

A more habitable environment for your gut flora

Boosted immune system

Decreased inflammation

Feeling more focused

Improved digestion

Increased energy

Feeling more comfortable in your body, which radiates to those around you

Instructions

To make the soup:

In a large Dutch oven set over medium heat, melt the ghee with the oil. Add the onion, celery, potato, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables so en, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the peas and broth, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a gentle simmer and partially cover with a lid.

Cook for 5 minutes. Remove about 1/2 cup of peas before stirring in the coconut milk.

Purée the soup with an immersion blender or in a food processor, working in batches as needed.

Return the reserved peas to the soup and season with salt and pepper.

To make the salsa:

In a mixing bowl, stir together the apples, avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

To serve:

Ladle the soup into warm bowls. Drizzle with some balsamic vinegar and top with red pepper flakes, arugula leaves, spinach, dill, lime wedges, the prepared salsa, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

Calories473

% Daily Value

Total Fat27 g

42%

Saturated Fat12 g

60%

Total Carbohydrates42 g

14%

Dietary Fiber12 g

48%

Sugars18 g

Protein20 g

40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.